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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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new to rebuild

whats good?
gonna rebuild this 12a from a 82
newb to rotaries but ive been researching for almost a year
i dont want to port it cuz its probably got at least 70k on this motor
i just plan on basic rebuild til i can get together a 13b then get a little bit more serious about it :P
so far i got

engine gasket set:
Water O-Rings
Inner & Outer Rubber Sealing for Housings
Tension Bolts O-Rings
Rear Stationary Gear O-Ring
Intake Manifold Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Oil Pan Gasket
Water Pump Gasket

rotor rebuild kit:
Apex Seals
Apex Seal Springs
Corner Seals
Corner Seal Springs
Oil Control Rings
Oil Control Ring "O"Rings
Oil Control Ring Springs
Side Seals
Side Seal Springs.

misc.:
Pilot Bearing
Pilot Bearing Seal
main bearing

ALSO:

i have a Nikki carburetor from i thin an 82 i dont know how to tell maybe you can (pics below) im looking for a rebuild kit that includes exploded views and instructions i found this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA...4448QQtcZphoto
another you guys know about?
any links?









=)please feel free to let me know if i missed anything or just other stuff i should replace while im in there - suggestion welcome -

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Yaaaaa! its out now to the teardown
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Stay away from Nikki rebuild kits on ebay.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Stay away from Nikki rebuild kits on ebay.
i found another kit=)
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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what do you guys think of felpro engine gasket kit for the 12a ?
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